Tim Federle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tim Federle
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| Born | Timothy Michael Federle March 24, 1980 Foster City, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, director, actor |
| Genre | Humor, Children's |
| Notable awards | Golden Kite Award 2014 Lambda Literary Award 2015 Odyssey Award 2014 and 2015 |
Timothy Michael Federle (born March 24, 1980) is an American author, writer for theater, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his novel Better Nate Than Ever, the animated movie Ferdinand, and Disney's High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Biography
Tim Federle was born in Foster City, California, on March 24, 1980. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Many of his stories are set in Pittsburgh.
Before he became a writer, Federle was an actor, dancer, and singer. He performed in Broadway shows like The Little Mermaid and Gypsy. He also worked on the dance team for Billy Elliot the Musical.
Works
In literature
Fiction
Better Nate Than Ever (2013, Simon & Schuster): This was Tim Federle's first novel for middle schoolers. It tells the story of Nate, a 13-year-old boy. Nate secretly leaves his home in Pennsylvania to try out for a Broadway musical called E.T: The Musical. The book was very popular and received many good reviews. It was named an Amazon Best Book of 2013 and a New York Times Notable Book of 2013. The audio version of the book, read by Federle, won an Odyssey Award Honor Book. In 2021, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures announced a movie based on the book. Tim Federle wrote and directed the film, which was released on Disney+ in the spring of 2022.
Five, Six, Seven, Nate! (2014, Simon & Schuster): This book is the sequel to Better Nate Than Ever. It continues Nate's adventures in New York City. He learns how to handle being part of a big Broadway musical. Critics praised the book, calling it an "Encore performance." Five, Six, Seven, Nate! was chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection and an Amazon Best Book of 2014. Federle won his second Odyssey Honor Book award for the audio version.
Summer Days and Summer Nights (2016, St. Martin's Press): Tim Federle contributed a story to this young adult book collection. The book features twelve new stories from popular authors. It was released in the summer of 2016. This anthology followed another popular collection called My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories.
The Great American Whatever (2016, Simon & Schuster): This was Tim Federle's first novel for young adults. It is about Quinn Roberts, a 16-year-old who dreams of becoming a screenwriter in Hollywood. The book received strong praise from other authors and critics. It was called "original, authentic, engaging." The Great American Whatever was named a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2016.
Nate Expectations (2018, Simon & Schuster): This is the third book in Tim Federle's "Nate" series. It follows teenage Nate after he returns to his hometown in Pennsylvania. This happens after his first experience on Broadway. The book completes Nate's journey, showing what life is like after a big show ends.
Self-help
Life is Like a Musical: How to Live, Love, and Lead Like a Star (2017, Hachette Book Group): This is Tim Federle's first self-help book for adults. It is based on his experiences as a performer before he became a professional writer. Federle described the book as a guide to life using ideas from musicals.
In Broadway
Tim Federle started writing for musical theater in 2016. He co-wrote the script for the Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting. This musical is based on Natalie Babbitt's book of the same name. The show opened on Broadway in March 2016. It was nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Musical.
The musical tells the story of Winnie Foster, an 11-year-old girl. She finds a family who has discovered how to live forever.
Federle is also writing the script for the upcoming stage musical version of The Greatest Showman. This musical is based on the 2017 movie. It is set to open in spring 2026.
In film
Ferdinand (2017, 20th Century Fox/Blue Sky Studios): Tim Federle helped write the screenplay for Ferdinand. This is a 2017 animated movie based on Munro Leaf's children's book, The Story of Ferdinand. The story is about a bull who prefers to smell flowers instead of fighting. The movie features the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon, and others. Ferdinand was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Awards for Best Animated Film in 2018.
In television
Tim Federle is the writer and executive producer for the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The first season of the show was released in late 2019. The second season came out in spring 2021, and the third season was released in 2022.
